Flea & Worming- Why prevention matters!

Parasites like worms and fleas are very common in both cats and dogs. Even pets that look perfectly healthy can be carrying them without obvious signs.

Worms such as roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms can cause serious health problems including poor growth, weight loss, diarrhoea and anaemia. In some cases, certain parasites can also affect people.

Fleas aren’t just itchy pests. Nope! Pets can develop tapeworms by ingesting infected fleas while grooming, which is why flea prevention is an important part of parasite control. The good news? Regular prevention makes a huge difference.

✔ Puppies & kittens should be wormed every 2 weeks from the age of 6 weeks until 12 weeks of age (or as advised by your vet)

✔ From 3–6 months, wormed monthly

✔ Adult cats and dogs should be wormed every 3 months (or as advised by your vet)

✔ Adult cats and dogs should be flea treated every 3 months (or as advised by your vet)

✔ It’s important that pregnant cats are treated with an appropriate wormer before giving birth, to help reduce transmission to kittens.

✔ Regular parasite prevention helps protect your pets, your home and your family.

If you notice any blood in your pet’s stool or ‘flea dirt’ present in your pet’s fur, it may be an indication that your pet is due a treatment. In this case, treatment/s should be purchased and administered in a timely manner.

Note* Please check your preferred product/s to confirm the age is it safe to begin treatment. Preventative flea treatment should be administered more frequently to felines/canines that spend time outdoors (please check with your vet to confirm frequency).

Healthy pets start with good prevention!